Hand over the jade seal first [Infrastructure]

What Xiao Xue did was to catch Xiao Zirong off guard, and Xiao Zirong would reveal more things by accident, so that it would be easier to force questions.

So he didn't notify Xiao Zirong in advance at all, but wrote to Xiao Zirong to praise him while asking someone to bring some gifts, but these gifts were not particularly expensive, just some sweets and snacks.

Although the food in Taoyuan City is rare, it cannot conceal the fact that there is a lack of resources there. Things like sugar are relatively rare in Taoyuan City.

That is to say, when Xiao Xuan was staying in Taoyuan City before, he was transported to some people. As soon as Xiao Xuan left, Xiao Zirong was forced to quit sugar again.

It's not that he can't afford it, but that the surrounding area is not very easy to buy. He doesn't like caramel. Stone honey is still a rare imported product. Almost no one sells it here in Nanyanzhou, so why can't he eat it?

Although Xiao Zirong didn't say anything, Xiao Xuexing kept it in mind, and asked someone to bring him a box of stone honey. He didn't dare to bring more because of the hot weather, and he was afraid that it would melt on the road.

Xiao Zirong was very happy when he received Shimi, so he put it in the refrigerator next to the ice cellar.

This cold room is newly dug by him. Some things are easily spoiled at room temperature. If they are frozen, they tend to lose their taste or even become inedible. He simply built a room next to it. There are ice cellars on both sides, and there is such a room in the middle. , the temperature inside the room is naturally not too high, which is just right for refrigeration.

After putting the things away, Xiao Zirong glanced at Yuan Jia's reply to him, and after thinking about it carefully, he turned his head and said, "Let Lu Liu choose two men with stronger strength to go out with me."

Liu Cainiang immediately asked: "Where is the main city going? How about letting Lu Liu choose another young lady to follow."

Liu Cainiang always subconsciously excludes those men, and she still can't fully trust those men.

Xiao Zirong said with some helplessness: "I have traveled far this trip, and it may not be convenient for me to take my little lady along."

Liu Cainiang frowned and said, "What's the inconvenience? Those men are clumsy and can't take care of the city lord well."

Xiao Zirong sighed: "It's inconvenient because you have trained so well. When you go out, you will feel like a girl in the army. I am going to talk about business, and my identity is just a businessman. If experienced female soldiers are not sure, they will arouse the suspicion of the other side."

Liu Cainiang asked curiously, "Where is the main city going?"

Xiao Zirong said, "Northern Wei."

Liu Cainiang was startled immediately: "What is the good-looking city lord doing there?"

Xiao Zirong stretched out his hand to buckle the book case and said: "Although the Northern Wei Dynasty retreated before, it still looks at me covetously. If there is a chance, it will definitely launch an attack. I think my uncle wants to develop steadily in the past two years, and I don't want to compete with the Northern Wei Dynasty. It's too big of a conflict, but passive defense like this is not a thing. This time, there are two people, brother and Zhang Chong, who can beat Emperor Wei back. What if a powerful general suddenly appears on the other side? You must have enough information. "

Liu Cainiang persuaded: "If the city lord can think of these things, the regent must also think of them. He will find a way."

Xiao Zirong shook his head and said: "Even my brother can only build up little by little in the face of this situation, and the dispatch of secret agents can only start from the low level and go up a little bit. How many years will it take? Too slow."

Liu Cainiang asked blankly, "Then... is there anything your Highness can do?"

Xiao Zirong smiled: "What if I have no way to go there? Don't worry, I know what to do."

Liu Cainiang was still a little worried and said, "Do you want to discuss this matter with the Prince Regent?"

Xiao Zirong thought to himself that if Xiao Xuexing found out about this, he would be a fart.

He just needs a brand new environment to sort out his mood now, Xiao Xuexing will definitely come back, he must make himself normal before Xiao Xuexing comes back.

Otherwise, when the other party comes back, maybe he will reveal his secrets.

Xiao Zirong simply said: "Don't worry, I will bring Chunsheng with me when I go out."

Although Liu Cainiang was still uneasy after hearing this, she didn't say anything.

She subconsciously felt that Chunsheng belonged to the Prince Regent, and if their city lord brought Chunsheng by his side, it meant that the Prince Regent also knew about it.

However, how did she know that Xiao Xuexing told Guo Chunsheng not to contact Jiankang casually when Xiao Xuexing was leaving. What she was afraid of was that Xiao Zirong would think that she left someone to monitor him.

So even if Chunsheng was with Xiao Zirong, he might not tell Xiao Xuexing about the matter.

What's more, Xiao Zirong would not tell Chunsheng where they were going when they were traveling, and Chunsheng would not understand until they got there.

At that time, even if Chunsheng wanted to inform Xiao Xuexing, he had no chance - he had no channel.

After Xiao Zirong had figured everything out, he began to ask people to pack things up.

First of all, you need to bring some thick clothes, but you don’t need to bring too many. If you really lack it, you can buy it in the Northern Wei Dynasty.

What he wants to bring are some glazed products, such as glazed lamps, of course, the oil lamp version of glazed lamps, and he does not intend to let the Northern Wei know that they have mastered the use of electricity.

After all, he didn't dare to underestimate the scholars in the world. What if someone figured out the principle of the generator through clues?

There are smart people in all ages, and even when it comes to ordinary people shouting whether this is the kind of cheating.

In any case, it is always okay to hide advanced things first.

In addition to the glazed lamp, he also brought a set of glazed Buddha statues, which he planned to present to Yuan Ke.

Of course, the premise is that he can see Yuan Ke.

Buddhism was very prosperous in the Northern Wei Dynasty. This set of glazed Buddha statues is completely made according to the current aesthetics and Buddhist system, and there are some gilt decorations on it. I think Yuan Ke should like it.

If he can't see Yuan Ke, then he won't give away this set of Buddha statues.

Yuan Jia's status was not worthy of this set of Buddha statues.

Glass is not worth much to him, but according to the market price, it is sky-high. It is not an exaggeration to say that there is a price but no market. After all, such pure and clear colored glaze is rare in the world.

In addition, Xiao Zirong had someone make a set of binoculars.

Before this thing, everyone had a fight. After the fight, everyone reached a consensus - not to keep it privately, and violators will be punished as treason.

In fact, Xiao Zirong should also be included among the people who are not allowed to hide.

But he is different from others. If others are not allowed to keep it privately, then there is really no way to get this thing.

As for Xiao Zirong... the whole set of production methods is in his hands, he can not only keep it private, but even evolve the telescope.

If it wasn't for the lack of time, he even wanted to get an electronic telescope, and then extend it, such as an infrared telescope... Well, this may be a bit difficult, so let's forget it first.

After getting everything ready, Xiao Zirong left Taoyuan City with Chunsheng and two tall guards.

Before leaving, he wrote back a letter to Yuan Jia, and Yuan Jia had mentioned in the letter that it would be great if he could go to the Northern Wei Dynasty in person.

Xiao Zirong thought about his previous letter, and felt that since he could test the other party, the other party would naturally be able to test him.

Maybe it was testing his status in Qi.

If it is important, I will definitely not go, if it is not important, I will not give up this opportunity.

After all, Yuan Jia said he had big business.

Of course Xiao Zirong's identity was important, but he had to act like it wasn't important and directly agreed to the other party's invitation.

Yuan Jia was relieved when he got this letter. Fortunately, this Xiao Wen's status was not valuable enough, otherwise he was worried that he would not even be able to do business in the future.

Now selling refined salt can be regarded as the pillar industry of his subordinates. If it suddenly disappears, not to mention the direct defeat, I am afraid that it will be a traumatic injury.

But he still has to tell Yuan Ke about this matter.

Yuan Ke lost interest in Xiao Wen after hearing that Xiao Wen had set off for Wei by boat.

Being able to come here at will means that he is just a dispensable pawn, the kind that can be abandoned at any time.

But he didn't let Yuan Jia cut off contact with Xiao Wen, the chess pieces are also useful if they are used well.

After Yuan Jia came out of the palace, he calculated the time and prepared to set off to meet Xiao Wen.

Xiao Wen came here by boat with the goods. Now the capital of Wei State is Luoyang, which is a real inland area. He needs to go to the port where the goods were handed over before.

On the one hand, Xiao Zirong chose to take the sea route because he was worried that crossing the river would be easy to be discovered. On the other hand, it was because the sea route was stable enough. As long as there were no strong winds and waves, the boat was much more stable than a car.

He brought a bunch of glazed products this time. Although he carefully arranged shock-absorbing measures with straw and cloth, they were still too fragile after all. A little bump might shatter these glazed products, so be careful good.

Xiao Zirong drifted on the sea for nearly ten days, and he truly experienced the backwardness of shipping in this era.

The largest port in the Wei State today is Tianjin Port in later generations. This time, Xiao Zirong’s distance by boat is equivalent to Yangzhou to Tianjin in later generations, which is still relatively far.

So when he got off the boat, he felt as if his whole body was shaking.

Yuan Jia's eyes lit up when he saw him, and he went up to hold Xiao Zirong's hand and said, "It's been so many years, I never thought that Xiao Lang would become more and more handsome, I'm so envious."

Xiao Zirong resisted the urge to pull his hand back and said, "Brother Yuan has won the prize."

Yuan Jia said seriously, "I'm speaking the truth."

He really wasn't being polite, he knew Xiao Zirong was good-looking before, but he hadn't opened his eyes at that time, with a feeling of being indistinguishable.

It's not like he hasn't seen such a delicate and beautiful little man, but most of them don't look so good when they grow up. After all, when they were young, the beautiful bones are easy to deform when they grow, especially the jaw. After the cheeks, it may be Chinese characters face off.

However, Xiao Zirong's face is against the sky. Although it is long, the appearance is almost the same as when he was a child. At most, the jaw line is more obvious, and the facial features are a little tougher than before. Male and female are indisputable.

Xiao Zirong was already very happy to be able to come to Yuanjia, but at this time he was even more enthusiastic: "Are you tired after getting off the boat? Should I rest first or have something to eat first? Should I go directly to Luoyang tomorrow or play here?" Just play? Let me tell you, the seafood tastes good here, it’s not the same as yours.”

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